Andrew K Kauffmann

Our new #workshops for #writing on #health and #care get started in a few weeks @londonlitlab There are always @NHS @NHSEnglandStats but we're looking for your #stories on #healthcare & #socialcare #storytelling that values complexity londonlitlab.co.uk/course/writing… #writers #write

My grandfather died 50 years ago today. Why and how still lingers as a question. linkedin.com/pulse/my-grand… #mentalhealth #NHS #socialcare #dementia #mentalhealth #illness #ageing #ageism #story #stories #healthcare #health #carer #writerscommunity #write #storytelling #narrate

Check out my latest article: Writing seems to transform us - even our health and wellbeing londonlitlab.substack.com/p/how-writing-… @londonlitlab #writing #writers #health #care #wellbeing

My new blog-post at Substack promoting our upcoming #writing #workshops @londonlitlab on telling our #health & #care #stories Beginning on Feb 18th, we are taking bookings now open.substack.com/pub/londonlitl…

"Left unchecked, verbal abuse becomes graffiti, becomes arson, becomes physical violence, becomes murder.” Fellow members of my faith and I can no longer celebrate our faith without fear of being stabbed or shot.

EUROPA LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!!!

Second season, mate.

Me infront of the coffee machine at work on monday #ESC2025 #Eurovision

#Eurovision #ESC2025 Eurovision songs be like:

Mother's Day can be a difficult time if you are experiencing grief, bereavement or loss. There is no timetable for how long grief lasts, or how you should feel at a particular time of year. But remember, you are not alone. For help and support, visit: nhs.uk/mental-health/…

Calling memoir writers! Excited about this new course I am leading. It is an intensive and intimate, for those of you writing #memoir and wanting to get it ready for submission. A combo of teaching & workshopping with guest visits londonlitlab.co.uk/course/memoir-…

“I do find Christmas a very lonely time of year… the loneliness is devastating.” Michael’s mobility problems left him feeling isolated at Christmas and all year round. But since chats with his telephone befriender Gemma changed his life. Read his story: bit.ly/3V9cI22

Our Charity Director @Car_Abrahams gave evidence at the @Commonswomequ Select Committee inquiry into the rights of older people earlier this week. The committee discussed ageism, the barriers faced by older people, and the actions needed from Government to tackle this.

'Medical misogyny' is leaving women in unnecessary pain and undiagnosed for years. Read our report on women's reproductive health conditions. publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cmse…

Five years ago today: Ludicrous novelty figure takes on me and Elmo.

We're worried the UK government might scrap the Mental Health Investment Standard.

Thousands of carers are facing crushing Carers Allowance penalties, adding eye-watering debts onto an already struggling group. We have called for a complete overhaul of this overly complicated and outdated allowance system. bbc.in/4fc5wJp

Am growing increasingly concerned that the government is about to take a backward step on mental health which will do further damage to its standing and more importantly damage care for people in need. The mental health sector was desperate for a change of government because services were in such a state but if the rumoured dropping of the Mental Health Investment Standard is confirmed it will feel like a kick in the teeth to so many. Mental health waiting lists were not in last week’s Plan for Change, which set alarm bells ringing. Mental health accounts for a fifth of the U.K. disease burden with less than 10pc of funding. If MHIS is axed, funding share is likely to fall as demand rises. I can’t see how this fits with the “hospital to community, prevention rather than cure” planks of @wesstreeting strategy, the parity between mental and physical health promised in the manifesto, or the commitment to get economically inactive people into work. It doesn’t make sense and I hope it does not happen.

You only have until December 21st to apply for #PensionCredit in time to also receive the #WinterFuelPayment this year. Contact our Advice Line on 0800 678 1602 or use our benefits calculator today to find out what you could be claiming: bit.ly/3D8Z5cZ

We can't let the government scrap the vital policies which protect rates of mental health funding. Help them make the right decision. Use our template to email your MP today 👉 bit.ly/4f7FOpD